Tuesday, October 25, 2011

~ Crafty Secrets Design Team Challenge ~ Gift Bag/Envelope

Welcome to the October challenge for the Crafty Secrets' DT!
This project was SO FUN!!! Let me show you ....

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Each of the DT members used a tutorial that you can find HERE to create a paper sack from an envelope. And we each got to pick a theme, so I chose "Thank you" and then made this sack using a brown envelope, burlap, satin wings, cameo setting, lace trims, and these goodies from Crafty Secrets:

- Love Mail creative scraps

- Mini Frames stamp set (chain stamp)

- Grand Greetings stamp set (sentiment stamp)

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and as part of the assignment, I made a card to go with the gift bag.

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Another cute sentiment from Grand Greetings, and a cameo setting with an image from Mini Vintage creative scraps. the background pattern is from Love Mail. I used some bits of trim and a burlap scrap salvaged from the bin ;) ...

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Take a minute and see the great stuff the rest of the DT has come up with:


CRAFTY SECRETS

HEARTWARMING VINTAGE BLOG


And I just totally shocked myself by looking back at the archives........... I've been blogging for a YEAR already? how amazing is that. I've gotten bad at updating recently. I'mso busy with classes, practice, work, and so many other things. As time permits, I will keep this blog updated if anyone wants to read still (raise your hand if you do).

Last week my family took a vacation up in Cameron Highlands (Malaysia).Here's a few I have handy to show you.

We saw loads of pretty flowers...

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Gorgeous scenery...

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STRAWBERRIES!! at the strawberry farm! ...

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Ok that's all for now...

~ Vi

p/s ... For those of you who asked, the little felt flower on the card in my last post was sent to me by my friend Annette. I bet she made them on her own, so if you want some of your own, go and bug her :D (sorry Annette) ....... I think she used to sell them in her etsy shop.




24 comments:

  1. ovin' your little gift bags! congrats on 1 year of blogging, too :)

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  2. Adorable as always Vio... sure do miss your blogging!!!

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  3. Oh-so-shabby and sweet, Vi -- LOVE it :)

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  4. Adorable! I love the burlap embellishments, I need to get some of that!

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  5. Great bag and card. I really like the burlap you used.

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  6. These are so so so gorgeous,i love these colors together!

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  7. Your little creations are so adorable. Love the colors and that lace gives them a bit of a Vintage feel. Thanks for sharing the great pictures too. Enjoy

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  8. Wow! One year is a long time - congratulations! As always, your work is delightful! Please don't die from stress - breathe a little, relax - it'll all work out!

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  9. The paper sack and card are both so lovely !!!
    And so are the pictures of your vacation .
    Congratulations to your one year blogging !
    I am so glad to hear from you again, I really missed your blogging, but essential time consuming things in life have priority. Nevertheless I'm looking forward to your next post !!!
    Hugs, Rosa

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  10. *stretches hand high in the air* I want to read more on your blogo:)
    Congrats on one year of inspiring the masses with your gorgeous creations. Such talent!!
    Pretty set here today, but we wouldn't expect to see anything less :)
    Have a great week!

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  11. So sweet! just darling!

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  12. Dearest Vio, please don't stop blogging! My hand is up high! I love your art, your photos, everything! ♥♥♥

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  13. Fabulous bag and card, Vio! So glad to see you back. I do check your blog everyday to see if you've posted anything.

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  14. my hand's up, viola! just look at your card and bag here--precious:)

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  15. Fabulous Vio! I love ALL of your art... My hand is up as high as I can get it LOL!!

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  16. My hands are raised and waving madly! Love your blog posts and so appreciate you sharing your talent. Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  17. Oh Miss Vio you are so sweet! Please bug me, I love to make flowers! Love your gift bag, so shabby and beautiful! Congrats on the one year mark on your blog and yes, I am raising both hands!! Your photos are absolutely gorgeous, what a beautiful place to visit, can't wait to see more photos!!

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  18. Such a beautiful bag. love the papers and trim...

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  19. Love your work...would never want you to stop! My hands are up and I'll take the once in a while post rather than none! We'd all miss you too much!

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  20. Kristina M. AndersonOctober 29, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    So pretty. I just love it. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creation.

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  21. Viola: I adore your work. I am wondering if you can email me (karen.mycuprunnethover@gmail.com) and tell me where to purchase this better quality burlap you use. It doesn't seem to fray like normal burlap, and makes such great leaves, etc. I appreciate your help so much. I've bought pins from you in the past, and figured you would know where I can purchase this awesome burlap. Thanks so much!
    Karen

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